I could copy and paste this place, this would be an instant success in LA. I have never been to Vietnam, but if I thought how an authentic place should look, smell and sound - this is just the place. Then, the food is incredibly fresh - and ... it's just amazing. That aside, we did not go for a lunch menu (which is generally cheap in Berlin, even in my five star hotel you can lunch for EUR 10), but the three of us had three starters and three entrees from the main menu - and the check was less than $60. Amazing! read more

Really good food, with natuaral flavors. Food is more "true" than asian fusion, thats nice combo with the modern decor. Drinks are really good aswell, its unusual for these kind of places. Prices are good exept the water, it cost like a drink or more then the starters. One really bad thing is that they play "radio music" its to bad and ruin all the feeling..... read more

I was really surprised here. I expected a place that looked kitschy and tacky with food that was simple and tasteless. But that was not at all the case. Just around the corner from Mauerpark, a few blocks from the bahn is this simple soothing restaurant. The main dishes change daily and the staff is super friendly. I enjoyed a delicious red curry with chicken breast vegetables and aromatic rice. The prices are great, quite inexpensive especially for what you get! read more

I went there for lunch after reading that they made the best Pho in town. I walked in at was met with a reminder of my childhood. When I visited my Grandma in Hong Kong I was always awakened by the fragrant scent of burning incense in the mornings after my grandma had done her morning prayers. In Onkel Ho it's not overpowering nor too strong - but just be warned if you have a super sensitive nose. There's a nice and cosy atmosphere inside and I was aptly greeted with a friendly smile and 'Hallo' upon arrival. The menu isn't large, but neither are most 'asian/viet/thai' restaurants in Berlin (too often it's just the same dish with a choice of beef, chicken, pork, tofu or duck). However there's a few daily specials to choose from too which looked enticing, but I had a craving for Pho Bo! I was served a complimentary small basket of prawn chips/crackers which aren't my favourite but nice none the less and I nibbled on a few whilst waiting for my meal. Rather quickly my condiments arrived: Vietnamese Mint, Lime (that's right, actual lime- no cheap lemon substitute), Sprouts, Chili sauce and Hoisin Sauce. Overall the broth was quite good (no MSG that I could taste), same goes for the noodles. I'm only giving 4/5 stars because the beef was overcooked and the wrong cut of beef. Yes, it was sliced thinly, but I was missing the rare/medium beef with lines of fat in it that I'm used to in a proper bowl of Pho Bo. Although I'm guessing that there's a little 'Westernising' going on here as the average German might not like the fat nor the rare meat. I also ordered a Vietnamese Iced Coffee which was made to perfection. Sweet and strong. Although it came with a corney swizzle stick and two straws for some reason- but that's just nitpicking. I'd have to agree with the majority of reviews that Onkel Ho has by far the most authentic Pho in town. I've tried multiple other places around town only to either be sickened (broth from MSG) or just disappointed by a lack of lime/mint/sprouts. Of course if you want the best Pho Bo I still think you have to trek out to the Dong Xuan Center in Lichtenberg, but I'd almost call that 'out of town'. read more

On a relaxed 3pm the cold berlin air whisked me to Onkel Ho to warm up my brittle soul. I ordered the seafood soup with noodles, surimi amd shrimp. The seafood itself was not so impressive but the broth was spot on. Brownie points for the relaxing interior decor. There were only 2 other tables at the time, but the service was extremely sloooow. Waiter seemed super uninterested and as if he didnt want to be there. Shame. read more

Onkel Ho - Me: seafood soup and my friend: tofu curry special - Vietnamese Near Me - Berlin, BE

Great ambience, wonderful staff and great value. Feels like you are walking into a restaurant in a Saigon!

After perusing Yelp to find a good Asian restaurant near Prenzlaurberg, I picked out Onkel Ho. Good reviews enticed me to it. My verdict is 4 stars. My husband and I really enjoyed the zen ambiance but I was not really impressed by the Pho. Firstly, they had a limited selection of pho. It was either chicken or beef so I ordered the beef soup. To me its a bit boring. I was looking for a combination of beef flank, tripe, tendon along with the beef steak (ohhh yeah I am a meat eater). Secondly, I thought that soup base was not as flavourful as the one I have elsewhere. I feel like it was missing a certain something (spicies or herbs) I cant quite figure out. Thirdly, since I am not so fond of sprouts, I was not too happy that the soup automatically came with it. I was so used to the separate plate of vegetables to accompany my soup. I am unsure if they provide fresh basil with the soup but I was not served with it. On the other hand, my husband was impressed by the dish of the day which was vermicelli noodles and grilled beef topped with crushed peanut. They recalled it being juicy and tasty. Overall, we were satisfied with out selections but I was not as impressed as my husband. read more

Sitting outside on a warm summer night is just perfect at Uncle Ho. The food is delicious. The summer rolls are fabulous and the daily specials are really special. read more

Very nice service, not overdone.. The menu is very short, what I like very much as people order fast and food is fresh. I was surprised with my Mai Tai, quite a bit of power in it which is unusual to Asian places. Simply good! read more

Original interior design. Disappointed by the food. Overrated.

One of my favorite vietnamese place in Berlinso far, the food is always fresh, the cocktails are great too and lovely design and atmosphere.

Best vietnamese in town for me

Great food and amazing atmosphere inside - all with classic Berliner low prices. Dessert is free with every meal. We go there often with friends and it's always great. read more

Onkel Ho is a nicely decorated place with very tasty vietnamese food. The kitchen is on display so you can see the food being cooked. Their specials on the board are always good value for money. However, I wish they had bun cha on the menu permanently. read more

Been here twice. Great food and service both times. They have a sitting area where you sit on the floor. Its cool.

nicht übel, jedenfalls hebt sich der laden von der üblichen asia-systemgastronomie ab, die sich inzwischen an jeder ecke findet und populäre standards andient. read more

Good food, excellent cocktails. Liked eating here a lot, went back there at least once every two weeks for a couple of months. Menu (four main dishes) could change a bit more often, but definitely a great place for some Vietnamese food in a nice atmosphere. read more

Very good food, nice atmosphere. A bit more expensive than vietnamese places in Kreuzberg. Been here 4 times, no complaints!

We went there on a whim based on the Qype reviews and were not disappointed. I think what makes this place is the fantastic, friendly and efficient service and tasty food: you think "why can't all restaurants get this right? as Onkel Ho's makes everything seem effortless. The wooden benches were comfortable for a couple of hours and we loved the incense upon arrival. They had obviously put a lot of effort into the decor, the floating rose heads on the vase behind us were beautiful. I didn't read who Onkel Ho was, but there was some history to be found out which added more authenticity. The Mojito was strong, so definitely worth trying out a cocktail although I was happy with the green tea (real leaves). They also give you chopsticks and a knife/fork/spoon at the beginning so you have the choice without having to ask. The menu is not vast which is probably how they can be so speedy. I would definitely go back although I would have a rice dish next time as the Pho Bo was just not as exciting enough for my taste having the spicy, lime, coriander and mango flavours of the other dishes on offer but it was delicious all the same especially the noodles. read more